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NCT05970042

Investigating the Effects of the "GameDay Ready" Behavioral Weight Management Program for Black Men Living in the Rural South

Active, Not Recruiting
NAAges 20–70InterventionalTreatment
University of South Carolina
~29 participants
Updated 2026-05-26 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:GameDay ReadyWalking and General Health Education

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Body weight
Measured over Baseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 3 months post-intervention

Conditions

Obesity

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
South Carolina1

Who to contact

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Self-identified African American or Black American male
20-70 years of age
BMI 27kg/m2 to ≤50kg/m2 (those with a BMI \>45 will need documented approval by a healthcare provider to participate in the study)
Live in a rural area of South Carolina and have lived in a rural area for at least 1 year
Able to speak and understand English
Willing to be randomized to the intervention or comparison program

Exclusion

Positive response to any question on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) (Participant may be included if approval is provided and documented by a healthcare provider)
Currently participating in another weight loss trial or program or have participated in a trial or program within 6 months prior to starting the intervention
Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm Hg), diabetes, or asthma (Participant may be included if approval is provided and documented by a healthcare provider)
Pulmonary disease requiring supplemental oxygen or daily use of short-acting bronchodilators
Any musculoskeletal condition that would preclude meeting recommended levels of moderate-to- vigorous physical activity
Within 30 days prior to participating in the study, have taken prescription or nonprescription medications, herbals, or supplements for weight loss
On special diet for a serious health condition (does not include general dietary advice from a healthcare provider for common risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia).
Major surgery in the past 6 months
Have undergone weight loss surgery or considering weight loss surgery within the next 6 months
Have been treated for cancer in the past 12 months (other than non-melanoma skin cancer)
Weight loss ≥5% during the past 6 months
Plans to move to another county in the next 6 months
Any other perceived physical or mental health-related condition that would preclude participating in a behavioral program designed to promote weight loss

What this trial measures

  • Body weightBaseline, post-intervention (12 weeks), and 3 months post-intervention

    Participants' body weight will be measured in pounds using a portable, professional-grade scale. Changes in body weight will be compared between the intervention and comparison programs.